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In Pursuit of Platinum: The Shocking Secret of World War II
- Ben Peters Thriller Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Curt Bonnem
- Series: Ben Peters Thriller Series, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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In Pursuit of Platinum is an action-packed thriller that keeps you wondering right to the end - and beyond.
As the Germans are about to invade Paris in 1940 American Ben Peters attempts to smuggle a fortune in platinum out of the city in the legendary Bullion Bentley. But the Bentley is carrying an even more valuable human cargo, a mysterious Frenchwoman escaping with her young son and a secret that could change the course of the Second World War. Alena and Ben are the targets of Hitler's ruthless investigator, whose family will be executed if he fails. His orders are to silence Alena before she can reveal her secret; capture her young son and take him back to Berlin; and recover the Banque de France's platinum.
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- Rayc
- 15-05-20
Thoroughly enjoyed this tale.
In Pursuit of Platinum.
I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. It is a really good plot well written and constructed.
Plenty of action and fast paced.
Superbly narrated.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this audio book at my own request and voluntarily leave this honest review. .
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- Taj-Marie Lingofelter
- 28-05-19
Couldn't put down!!
Okay I love books on world war 2! This is a war my great grandfather fought in so I love the stories around it. With that said this book has an amazing love story in the time of war! I could not put it down. Never knowing if they were going to get caught or die or make it to safety! I will be listening to this one again